Kos Airport, Greece | International Airport Hippocrates KGS

Kos Island International Airport, which is also referred to as Hippocrates, is located in the Greek island of Kos close to the village of Antimahia. It is 22km south-west of Kos town.

It is a fully civilian airport and is operated by the Hellenic aviation authority; it serves as an international point of entry for the rapidly developing tourist destination island. In addition, Kos Airport often receives and offers regular flights to Athens and Rhodes. As a result of Kos Airport’s development as a preferred destination, the airport handles many chartered flights. Regular service is offered by Olympic Airlines and Aegean Airlines. As an international point of entry the airport handled 1.64 million passengers in the year 2007.

Kos Airport’s single terminal covers some 5900 square meters and is equipped with select amenities that will surely welcome you onto the island, giving you the promise of a pleasant stay. Opened in April of 1963, you will find a selection of restaurants, cafeterias, light refreshments and bars to meet your energy needs at Kos Airport. For the shoppers, Kos Airport offers a selection of shopping facilities from duty free shopping to tax shopping.

For those who may have been unfortunate thus far on their trip they may find relief at the medical/first aid facilities or pick quick relief from a pharmacy to ensure they have a pleasant experience while at Kos.

Kos Airport is also equipped with a VIP lounge, baby changing rooms and child facilities, and is configured to ensure the disabled are able to use all conveniences with ease. Feel free to use the Kos Airport information desks to find more information.

Transportation within and without Kos Airport is simple. There is a vast choice of transportation from rent-a-car options offered by four companies, to taxis to and from the airport. For those who prefer public transport one can take a walk to the giant roundabout outside the Kos Airport gate and find a KTEL bus running to from Kos Airport to Kos town.